Job Summary

Reporting directly to the assigned Manager of Commercial Valuations, Manager of Special Properties, or Director of Special Projects, as assigned, the Industrial Commercial (I/C) Valuations Group Leader is responsible for determining the assessed values of industrial and commercial properties in Cook County and analyzing appeals and certificates of error related to the valuation of those properties. The Group Leader verifies the accuracy of the I/C Analysts’ work and specializes in both initial and appeal valuation processes for all industrial and commercial property classifications. In addition, the Group Leader is responsible for training new I/C Analysts in the department, and solves work performance problems before management intervention becomes necessary. The Group Leader is responsible for ensuring that all work is performed in a uniform and timely manner in order to meet the assessment deadlines of the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO).
 

Essential Job Duties

• Analyzes and evaluates data, utilizing mass appraisal methodology, to determine the assessed value of industrial and commercial property.
• Reviews various reports and makes necessary changes and corrections to mass valuation uploads.
• Ensures that industrial and commercial property is fairly and uniformly assessed, by making analytical decisions, and applying appropriate rules, regulations, policies and other guidelines.
• Reviews data and information in the analysis, review, and processing of applications for appeal and certificates of error.
• Researches and uses information submitted on behalf of the taxpayer and data collected from the internet, CoStar, other data platforms, the CCAO systems and databases, and other office technology to make valuation determinations and assessment decisions.
• Specializes in both the valuation and appeal processes for assigned industrial commercial property classifications and verifies the accuracy of individual assessment results and the work completed by the I/C Analysts in the group, prior to further internal review or master upload.
• Collects, analyzes and summarizes information on comparable properties for Property Tax Appeal Board appeals, as assigned.
• Reviews assessed values and appeal results for assigned classifications for uniform analysis and overall correctness.
• Performs other duties and assignments, as required, to achieve the overall goals of the Valuations Department.
• Ensures staff meets designated assessment cycle deadlines.
• Trains and effectively communicates job duties and responsibilities to new analysts.
• Provides leadership by establishing and implementing goals and objectives in daily operations, as directed by management.
• Interprets and applies CCAO policies.
• May work extended hours or overtime on the weekends, as assigned.
   

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of full-time work experience in finance, property taxation, assessments, real estate valuation, or related field.

OR

• Current employee of the Cook County Assessor’s Office.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Seven (7) years of full-time work experience in any of the following areas:
  • property taxation, or
  • assessment administration, or
  • real estate appraisal valuation, or
  • related field.
     

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of commercial property valuations experience.
• Property valuation modeling experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of CCAO operations, function, activities and the property tax system, as well as a thorough knowledge of CCAO’s procedures, policies, guidelines and other applicable rules and regulations related to valuation of real property.
• Knowledge of the assessment cycle, assessment valuation standards, practices and techniques, and the three approaches to valuation.
• Ability to meet CCAO and departmental deadlines, production goals and effectively utilize time with limited oversight.
• Knowledge of materials, software, and equipment utilized by CCAO.
• Ability to adjust to new techniques and procedures.
• Ability to converse knowledgeably and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with others; excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with co-workers.
• Ability to coordinate and carry out instructions.
• Must be computer literate, with skill and efficiency in entering and retrieving data, and have the ability to work with CCAO systems and databases, CoStar and other data platforms used to assess I/C property.
• Extensive understanding of assigned I/C property classes.
   

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity to review and edit written and electronic communications for long periods of time.
• Repetitive use of hands to handle and/or operate standard office equipment.
• Regular use of a telephone to communicate.
• Required to lift and carry up to thirty (30) pounds of documents.

Annual Salary: $92,498    Grade: 20

This an AFSME 3835 Bargaining Unit Position

Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Hybrid Work Schedule (granted at the discretion of the Department Head -- all CCAO employees are expected to live within a distance of Cook County that will allow them to work in the office as demanded by operational needs)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:  2026 Cook County Benefits.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: 

Internal Applicants Apply online at:  https://cookcountyil.taleo.net/careersection/170/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en   

External Applicants Apply online at: https://cookcountyil.taleo.net/careersection/120/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Online submissions will close at 11:59pm on 11/19/2025.

Applications of eligible applicants will be retained for consideration for 12 months following receipt of application, or until this Notice of Job Opportunity is withdrawn, whichever occurs first.

On or before the final date for interviews, applicants must furnish Human Resources with sufficient proof of education (if applicable), designations/certifications, professional references, and photo identification.

SPECIAL NOTE: A skills assessment test will be administered as part of the interview process for this job.   

ANY APPLICANT THAT FAILS TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE FOR THE POSITION.

The Office of the Cook County Assessor hires and promotes based on applicant qualifications and merit. The use of political factors as a condition of employment for the above job opportunity is prohibited. Any questions should be sent to Human Resources at 312-603-5115 or assessor.ccaohr@cookcountyil.gov.

*All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check* 

(Current Cook County Assessor's Office employees will not be subject to a criminal background check)

*You must be legally authorized to permanently work in the United States and without sponsorship*

COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER